Barragup, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Barragup, in the Shire Of Murray local government area.
| Locality | Barragup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Murray |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.53964 |
| Longitude | 115.79258 |
| Population | 883 |
| Density | 49.2 /km² |
| Area | 17.9 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 6209 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 66 km south |
Barragup is a locality in the Shire Of Murray local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 883. The locality covers an area of 17.9 km², giving a population density of about 49.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 66 km south of Perth. Barragup is located at 32.5396°S, 115.7926°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6209.
Barragup unfolds as a quiet corner where the Murray River's influence is palpable, its waters a silken thread weaving through a landscape of fertile plains and scattered pockets of jarrah and marri woodland. It lies 6.2 km east-south-east of Mandurah, WA (from Mandurah, WA: bearing 106°T), and is situated 8.6 km east of Halls Head. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and eucalypt, especially potent after a rain, and the light at dusk often softens to a hazy gold, bathing the scattered homes and agricultural holdings in a warm, diffused glow. Broad, flat fields, often a patchwork of green and gold depending on the season, give way to the denser bushland that hugs the riverbanks, a haven for birdlife whose calls punctuate the stillness. The terrain is gentle, the land seeming to exhale rather than strive, a characteristic that permeates the very feel of Barragup.
Historically, Barragup has been shaped by the river and the rich soils it deposited, its early economy rooted in agriculture, particularly dairying and mixed farming, with the river serving as a vital artery for transport before roads and railways became dominant. The fertile land continues to support a number of agricultural enterprises, though the character of the area has also evolved, with a growing appreciation for its natural beauty attracting those seeking a more tranquil lifestyle. Remnants of older farm structures, weathered timber and rusting corrugated iron, offer silent testament to generations who worked this land, their efforts contributing to the enduring, understated character of Barragup. This quiet persistence, this slow unfolding of life against a backdrop of natural abundance, defines the locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Barragup, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Barragup, in the Shire Of Murray local government area.
Detailed location data for Barragup includes the postcode (6209), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Murray), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Barragup is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |